Okechukwu Chukwu’s 55th minute spot kick wasn’t enough as Abia Comets FC suffered a 2-1 defeat to Coal City FC, in a Matchday 18 encounter, at the UNEC Stadium, Enugu.
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The Umuahia based club came into the game on the back of its home win last Saturday, in a Matchday 17 clash in Umuahia.
It was not a perfect start for Comets, as the hosts took an early lead inside six minutes and went into the half time break with the 1-0 lead.
In the second half, Comets started the on a bright note after the introduction of Ebuka Lazarus and Jesam Uket.
However, Ebuka went on a brilliant individual run to dribble past four Coal City FC players, before giving a delightful through pass to Okere Daniel, who was pulled down inside the box as the Referee awarded a penalty to Comets.
Okechukwu, successfully converted the spot kick, after he sent the hosts goalkeeper the wrong way for the equalizer in the 55th minute.
It wasn’t a good ending for Comets as Edeh Chidera slotted it home to make it 2-1 for the hosts in the final 15 minutes of the game.
With the final result in Enugu, Abia Comets’ 12 match unbeaten streak came to an end as the team turns its focus to double home games against Edel FC and Madiba FC.
Speaking shortly after the game, Head coach Okechukwu Ejeh expressed disappointment over the team’s 2-1 defeat, but explained that the players will bounce back in the next home game against Edel FC.
He further explained that it was a poor performance from the team adding that the players will continue to work hard to improve as a team.
Comets will be expecting to bounce back next Saturday, against Edel FC, in a Matchday 19 encounter, at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
